Each of us desired to be happy, once. As the years pass many give up the quest and the hope of happiness. Happiness, the contentment of well-being diminishes as time takes its toll. It’s not a matter of money. Financial resources while necessary to happiness are not sufficient. The most important aspects of happiness are
Cucumber Blossoms
priceless. To name a few: good health, the love of family, good friends, and the ability to appreciate beauty.
I discovered some notes that I took a few years ago, that are pointers toward the goal of happiness. These are welcome
Gold Zucchini
reminders of what is important, and of the nature of the journey.
The photographs were taken in the backyard and garden, first week of July
Shall I give you my recipe? I find everything useful and nothing indispensable. I find everything wonderful and nothing miraculous.
—Norman Douglas
Squash Blossoms
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a mode of traveling.
—Margaret Lee Runbeck
–simple tastes –a certain degree of courage –self denial to a point –love of work –and a clear conscience
Petunias
—George Sand
–-something to do –something to love –something to hope for
—Joseph Addison
The secret is to admire without desiring.
–F. H. Bradley
Happiness is the reasonable expectation of being happy.
Each of us desired to be happy, once. As the years pass many give up the quest and the hope of happiness. Happiness, the contentment of well-being diminishes as time takes its toll. It’s not a matter of money. Financial resources while necessary to happiness are not sufficient. The most important aspects of happiness are
